WHO: Dewey Macmillen & Hanover High School 2013 Class Committee, Hanover, NH
WHAT: Raised $1000 for CHaD, the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth
HOW: Dewey spearheaded “Fashion N 13″, a full-scale Fashion Show, thrown by HHS Class of 2013, held at Hopkins Center, in Hanover, NH. “Fashion Auction N 13” ran concurrently, and contributed to total funds.
WHO: Amanda Williams, Lewiston, ME
WHAT: Raised $730 for The Dempsey Center
HOW: “Murals For Miracles (M4M)” recruited 30 student volunteers and 6 adult partners to assist at various events to collect a dollar a handprint at multiple community events. Hundreds of handprints on canvasses were displayed throughout the community and at The Dempsey Center.
WHO: Seth and Emery Gray, Chauncey and Oliver Morgan led Positive Tracks “ELITEamers”, Canaan and Hanover, NH
WHAT: The ELITEamers raised $4,560 plus serious visibility for CHaD.
HOW: Organized “The ELITEamers organized “Pennies for Push-Ups” funding initiatives, plus sold homemade granola, cupcakes and belt buckles on local streets and at Farmers Markets.
WHY: Because it’s
WHO: Claran Blair, age 3, Rutland, VT
WHAT: Raised $225 dollars for Travis Roy Foundation
HOW: Our youngest Tracker on file sold baked goods door to door, with a little baking help from his mother.
WHY: He wanted to raise money for his uncle’s Wiffle ball team, The Blue Bulls. Claran wears a #24 BU
WHO: Matthew Siegel, Hanover, NH
WHAT: Raised $1,369 for the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth.
HOW: With the help of local tennis pro Billy Pontious, Matthew organized a tennis tournament for kids aged 12-18 at Storrs Pond, in Hanover, NH. Participants enjoyed burgers and a full day of tennis, plus the top three finishers earned Gelato gift certificates. Matty
WHO: Max Hunter and the Dartmouth Summer Sophs, Hanover, NH
WHAT: Raised visibility and awareness for the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth with Big Green Flash Mob For CHaD
HOW: Organized and executed “Supah Summah Soph Flash Mob for CHaD”
WHY: Because Dartmouth students are good communitarians and great dancers!
WHO: Team “Down With Disease”, adult mentor Brian Gagnon, and his groups of grade school, middle school, and high school students
WHAT: The team of 46 members raised $4,088 for The Dempsey Center
HOW: Team “Down with Disease” engaged both kids and parents in the music community, providing a platform to perform and raise money for an important
WHO: Ainsley Smart, 17, singer/rapper/dancer from Lewiston, ME
WHAT: Raised $7,435 for The Dempsey Center
HOW: Solicited multiple donors door-to-door and via social media efforts
WHY: Ainsley and her father are avid cyclists. In 2011, Ainsley raised funds for The Dempsey Center with the goal of cycling at The Dempsey Challenge and meeting Patrick. Ainsley won
WHO: Gwen Friedman, 12, and friends in Hanover, NH
WHAT: Raised $700 for CHaD, plus established a powerful environmental message, too.
HOW: Gwen organized “Recycled on the Runway” Fashion Show. All outfits were created from recycled or reused materials.
WHY: “It’s fun, inexpensive, and do-it-yourself, plus supports two different causes we care about!”
WHO: Bates Lacrosse Team, Lewiston, ME
WHAT: Raised $5,830 for The Dempsey Center
HOW: They used social media to share their event fundraising pages.
WHY: They wanted to support The Dempsey Center, participate in an awesome athletic event, and of course, meet Patrick!